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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Serg Killov (ranked 4164 p4p, 23747 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serg Killov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Serg Killov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 53 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastula shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nastula prevents Killov from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nastula pulls his head out easily.
Nastula is looking for a kimura here.
Nastula is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Killov sees it coming and defends easily.
Killov tries to roll over but Nastula keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nastula pulls his head out easily.
Killov's coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nastula is looking for a kimura but Killov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nastula to get the leverage.
Killov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nastula pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killov actively working from the bottom here.
Nastula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nastula is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Killov is just riding it out for now. Nastula eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Killov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killov actively working from the bottom here.
Nastula is keen to just control but Killov is a slippery customer.
Killov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nastula pulls his head out easily.
Killov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nastula pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Killov actively working from the bottom here.
Killov is breathing heavily.
Nastula is looking for a kimura here.
Nastula looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nastula wants to work for an arm triangle but Killov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nastula is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Killov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nastula.
Killov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killov gets back to full guard.
Nastula must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Killov has his foot on Nastula's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nastula works his way back into a safe position though.
Nastula is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nastula drops back looking for a leg! Killov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killov manages to kick Nastula off! Nastula jumps back into Killov's guard.
Nastula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Killov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Killov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nastula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Killov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Killov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nastula trying to control the position from guard on top but Killov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nastula looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nastula defends well.
Nastula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killov is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Nastula dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nastula changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nastula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Killov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Killov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nastula off and has taken his back!
Killov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nastula is defending well though. Killov let's go of the attempt for now.
Nastula defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Nastula fending off the submission attempt from Killov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killov looking to break Nastula's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nastula remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Killov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nastula tries to escape the position.
Nastula felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Killov has got his arm under Nastula's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Nastula has spun round into Killov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Nastula trying to control but Killov is working from the bottom.
Pawel Nastula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nastula defends well.
Killov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nastula defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Killov keeping moving, preventing Nastula from controlling successfully.
Nastula tries to free his leg and advance position but Killov is retaining full guard.
Killov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Killov working for a triangle but Nastula defends it easily.
Nastula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killov is keeping the position for now.
Nastula is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nastula avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nastula looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastula forces his way into half guard.
Killov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nastula wants to work for an arm triangle but Killov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nastula prevents Killov from improving his position.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nastula is working for a kimura but Killov is defending it quite comfortably.
Nastula is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Killov is just riding it out for now. Nastula eventually gives up the hold.
Killov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nastula is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Killov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Killov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nastula pulls his head out easily.
Killov is looking to improve his position.
Killov actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nastula is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Killov is just riding it out for now. Nastula eventually gives up the hold.
Nastula wants to work for an arm triangle but Killov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pawel Nastula will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nastula just misses with a punch to the body.
Killov feinted with a counter takedown.
Killov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Killov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nastula sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Killov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nastula has managed to free his arm - good work.
Killov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula is looking to improve his position.
Nastula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nastula.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killov looking to pass the guard.
Nastula with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Killov can't handle though.
Killov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nastula dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nastula is pushing down on Killov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Killov is fighting to maintain full guard but Nastula has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nastula seems to be looking for submissions.
Killov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nastula pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killov looking for submissions off his back.
Nastula is looking for a kimura here.
Nastula is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Killov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Killov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nastula looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nastula is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Killov sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nastula is trying to work for a kimura but Killov is defending well.
Killov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Killov looking for submissions off his back.
Nastula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Killov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nastula pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nastula passes to full mount!
Killov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nastula working for a guillotine from mount but Killov is in no mood to give up.
Killov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nastula fails to take his opponent's back.
Nastula working for a submission but Killov is keeping him at bay.
Nastula prevents Killov from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nastula looking for a guillotine from mount but Killov is having none of it.
Serg Killov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pawel Nastula is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nastula working for a submission but Killov is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pawel Nastula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nastula has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Nastula!
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